The announcement was made by the Globe and Mail, which is the official Canadian representative for the event.

The teams of jurors will choose winners from over 40,000 global entries submitted to the festival, which takes place in Cannes during the week of June 18.

As previously announced, two Canadians have also been chosen to be jury presidents this year: John Clinton, head of creative and content (Canada), Edelman, North America for the PR Lions and Tom Eymundson, CEO, director, Pirate Group Inc. for the Radio Lions.